Leil Selichot 2461 / סליחות 6221
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6221 occurs after nightfall on .
Selichot or slichot (Hebrew: סליחות) are Jewish penitential poems and prayers, especially those said in the period leading up to the High Holidays, and on Fast Days. In the Ashkenazic tradition, it begins on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah. If, however, the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, Selichot are said beginning the Saturday night prior to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times.
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Dates for Leil Selichot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 2458 | 21 Elul 6218 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2459 | 21 Elul 6219 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2460 | 25 Elul 6220 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2461 | 25 Elul 6221 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2462 | 21 Elul 6222 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2463 | 23 Elul 6223 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2464 | 25 Elul 6224 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2465 | 21 Elul 6225 |
References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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